Unisys Selected by European Commission for Cybersecurity Framework Contract

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The European Commission has chosen Unisys to participate in its Cybersecurity Professional Services Framework Contract, a crucial step in enhancing the operational cyber resilience of public institutions across the European Union. As part of the EUCybersafe Consortium, Unisys will work alongside Uni Systems and Wavestone to provide critical cybersecurity services to 71 EU institutions and agencies over the next four years. This move aims to counter the significant cyber threats faced by the EU public sector, with the Commission highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity strategic management and solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Unisys has been selected by the European Commission to participate in the Cybersecurity Professional Services Framework Contract, a four-year contract that will provide essential services to 71 EU institutions and agencies.
  • The EUCybersafe Consortium, led by Unisys, will offer risk management, secure architecture design, incident response, and threat intelligence services to enhance the operational cyber resilience of public institutions.
  • The EU public sector is a prime target for cyber attackers, including state-sponsored groups and hacktivists, and the Commission has emphasized the need for robust cybersecurity strategic management and solutions.
  • Manju Naglapur, senior vice president and general manager of Cloud, Applications & Infrastructure Solutions at Unisys, stated that the company is proud to serve alongside its EUCybersafe Consortium partners as trusted service providers to EU institutions.
  • The contract reflects the EU's strategic goals of digital sovereignty and resilience.

Statistics:

  • The EUCybersafe Consortium will provide services to 71 EU institutions and agencies over the next four years.
  • Nearly 20% of cyber attacks target organizations in public administration, according to a June 2025 EC report.
  • The EU public sector is a significant target for cyber threats, with state-sponsored groups and hacktivists among the perpetrators.
  • The consortium will spend four years addressing the need for robust cybersecurity strategic management and solutions in the face of complex digital threats.

Sources:

  • "Unisys Selected by European Commission for Cybersecurity Framework Contract" (VerticalNews, 2025 OCT 21)
  • "Cybersecurity Professional Services Framework Contract" (European Commission)